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Demand Management Strategy – 2016 to 2025 November 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive summary ................................................................................................. 1
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
3. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3
4. Demand management strategy development.......................................................... 4
5. Actions .................................................................................................................... 8
6. Implementation ...................................................................................................... 19
7. Resource requirements ......................................................................................... 26
8. Measurable indicators and review ......................................................................... 28
9. Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 30
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1. Executive summary
Cairns Regional Council (Council) has had an active demand management strategy
(DMS) with an associated suite of actions and initiatives since 2006. At the
commencement of demand management in 2006, Council adopted a target of 10%
reduction in total use per capita for a 3-year period until 2009. In 2008, consumption
had reduced by approximately 15% to 447 L/c/d. The ongoing aim endorsed by Council
in 2009 was to ensure that the total consumption for all sectors in Cairns stays at or
below 450 L/c/d. Over the last few years, the total use per capita has varied between
404 and 434 L/c/d.
With forecasts anticipating a continuing growth in the population and economy of the
Cairns region, Council has adopted the recommendations in the final report of the
community-based Water Security Advisory Group (WSAG) as the Cairns Water Security
Strategy (CWSS). A key recommendation of the WSAG, and initial component of the
CWSS in achieving the balance between demand and supply, is to develop and
implement a revised DMS.
The revised DMS builds on previous and current demand management activities, and
considers benefit-cost outcomes of the assessment by the WSAG of other potential
actions and initiatives. The revised DMS has been developed to accord with the key
water supply planning principles adopted by the WSAG in a manner that addresses the
behaviours of both residential and non-residential users through focussed actions.
The DMS initiatives are grouped into the following categories based on similarity of
action:
Regulatory and Council initiatives
Intelligent water networks
Water education programs
Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
The implementation of the initiatives and actions are planned over a 10-year period with the majority of activity in the initial one to two years to complete discrete projects and establish ongoing programs of works. The cumulative water saving benefit resulting from implementation of the DMS over the timeframe is estimated to generate a diminishing total use per capita:
Year 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26
Total per
capita (L/c/d)
418 412 405 398 392 386 383 381 380 378 377
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2. Introduction
The population and economy of the Cairns region continues to grow and place increasing demands on water supply. In response, Council formed a community-based WSAG to guide the development of a water security strategy that identifies a program of demand management initiatives and supply augmentations to ensure that the Cairns region has sufficient water to meet demand under normal and adverse environmental conditions into the future.
In September 2015, Council adopted the recommendations in the final report of the WSAG as the CWSS. The DMS is a key component of the CWSS in that the reduction in the total demand for potable water is a key initial step in achieving the balance between demand and supply. The various DMS activities of the CWSS are referenced in Recommendations 14 and 15:
CWSS Recommendation 14: Develop and implement a DMS with defined targets and actions based on considering the applicability to Cairns of initiatives identified during the WSAG process.
CWSS Recommendation 15: Develop an intelligent water supply and distribution network involving implementation of smart grid technologies and ‘smart meters’ to provide real time water consumption data with consequential operational benefits and water savings.
Following the adoption of the CWSS, Council has further considered the demand management initiatives identified during the WSAG process and an approach for developing an intelligent water network (IWN) in formulating this DMS.
The primary objectives of the DMS are:
To build on previous and current demand management activities
To achieve significant and sustained water savings by customers
To continue to build a water conservation culture in the community
To minimise losses and non-revenue water in our distribution network
To improve water accounting via metering, data management and reporting
To ensure Council is leading by example in water conservation
To prolong the timing for implementation of supply augmentations while mitigating short-term risks to supply
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3. Purpose
In order to achieve the primary objectives, the DMS details what will be done, the
expected water savings from the action, how the action will be implemented and
estimates the cost to implement the action. Finally, it proposes indicators that could be
used to monitor and measure the outcomes.
The DMS is relevant to operational states when the stored volume in Copperlode Falls
Dam is above the first restriction level as defined in Council’s drought management
plan. The role of the DMS and its relationship to other instruments to manage demand
under normal and adverse environmental conditions is illustrated in the figure below.
The report is a high level document that covers the varied aspects of the DMS. The DMS is a revision-controlled document which will be reviewed and updated, typically on an annual basis. The document will be reviewed and updated to reflect:
Activities and progress since the last review
Performance against the planned implementation schedule
Significant changes in the regional context since the last review
Identified upcoming issues and actions
Risk assessment and management
Proposed timing of the next review
The DMS is based on previous investigations undertaken as part of the WSAG process and further develops the implementation timeframes. Information regarding the population and water demand forecasting, the assessment of the potential actions, their impact and cost, and the selection of which actions to incorporate into the DMS are detailed in separate and previous documents and only briefly summarised in this document.
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4. Demand management strategy development
4.1 Principles
Development of the DMS was based on the following principles, which are consistent
with those adopted by the WSAG:
Costs must be acceptable to Council and the wider community, in that it accords with balancing the economic, social and environmental needs for water
Initiatives are feasible and can be delivered with available technology or achievable innovations
Actions are compliant and congruent with relevant legislation. In order to secure new water supplies, it will be incumbent on Council to demonstrate effective demand management and the efficient use of existing supplies
Strategy is acceptable to the wider Cairns community, in that everyone has a role to play in responsible water resource management
The DMS is key to providing water security for the Cairns Local Government Area and that reducing per capita demand for potable water is a high priority
The above points represent a holistic approach to managing water resources and build
on the previous actions undertaken by Council since 2006.
4.2 Previous demand management activities
Council has had an active DMS with an associated suite of actions and initiatives since
2006. At the commencement of demand management in 2006, Council adopted a target
of 10% reduction in total use per capita for a 3-year period until 2009. In 2008,
consumption had reduced by approximately 15% to 447 L/c/d. The ongoing aim
endorsed by Council in 2009 was to ensure that the total consumption for all sectors in
Cairns stays at or below 450 L/c/d.
The actions and initiatives implemented since 2006 are broadly generalised as either
customer side or system actions, as summarised in the table below.
Customer-side actions System-side actions
Media campaigns, schools and community education activities
Installation of district meters, pressure management
Permanent water conservation measures Active leak detection and repair
Improved water conservation and efficiency practices by Council
Optimisation of raw water supply and treatment plant operations
Water conservation incentives for commercial customers, including the business water efficiency program (BWEP)
Reduction of unbilled and illegal connections, metering and volumetric charging for all connections
Recycled water Metering of standpipes
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4.3 Past behaviour and existing situation
Cairns has progressively reduced its demand for potable water in response to various
measures implemented by Council as well as external influences, such as adverse
climatic conditions and economic activity.
The figure below illustrates the progressive reduction in total demand per capita since
1996 when metering of customer connections was first introduced in Cairns. It also
notes the occurrence of various initiatives, actions or measures introduced by Council,
and external influences and factors.
Within the past three financial years, the total use per capita has varied between
404 and 434 L/c/d. A further breakdown of this usage by residential and non-residential
use is summarised in the table below.
Parameter 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15
Total use per capita (L/c/d) 434 404 433
Residential use per capita (L/c/d) 285 270 295
Non-residential use per capita (L/c/d) 149 134 137
Council has undertaken an estimation methodology to remove the influence of climate on demand to enable an understanding of the underlying demand behaviour. This is referred to as the climate-corrected demand and is estimated for the recent period to be 418 L/c/d.
A further (typical) analysis of metered consumption data depicted below indicates a
predominantly residential water use (70%), whilst 50% of the water is billed to only 10%
of the accounts. Consequently, demand management initiatives address both
residential and non-residential users through focussed actions.
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Metered Consumption by Sector Label Description Example
SFR Single Family Residential
Single Unit Dwellings
MFR Multi Family Residential
Flats
Units
Group Title
LDR Low Density Residential
Large Homesites
TOU Tourist and Residential
Guest Houses (Private Hotels)
Motels
Caravan Parks
COM Commercial Restaurants
Hotels / Taverns
Shops
Nurseries
EDU Educational Schools
University
IND Industrial General Industry
Light Industry
Marinas
PUB Public Hospitals
Cemeteries
RUR Rural and Public Open Space
Parks, Gardens
Agriculture
Horticulture
More than 50% of metered use is billed to only 10% of accounts
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4.4 Approach for assessment of actions and initiatives
Council’s WSAG considered the assessment of potential demand management actions,
their impact and cost. Actions were prioritised primarily by cost per unit volume of water
saved, with the implementation of lower cost actions first. The cost of each action as
incurred by Council, the user and the community were estimated and utilised where
relevant.
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5. Actions
The assessment by the WSAG of potential demand management actions resulted in the categorisation of initiatives as per its recommendation Item 14:
Part A, to be implemented over a 5-year period with estimated savings of 465 ML/a, consisting of:
- Water efficiency labelling and standards (WELS)
- Community education programs
Part B, to be implemented over a 10-year period with estimated savings of 2,152 ML/a, consisting of:
- Water efficient appliances for new residential developments
- Water efficient appliances for new non-residential developments
- Water system pressure reduction
- Future leakage management
- Large water users audit and retrofit program
Part C, to be implemented over a 5-year period with estimated savings of 269 ML/a, consisting of:
- Residential retrofit program
- Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit program
- School water efficiency program
- Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’ fixtures retrofit
Part D, to be implemented over a 5-year period with estimated savings of 140 ML/a, consisting of:
- Commercial cooling tower tune-up
- Rainwater tank information
- Waterless urinal retrofit
- Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings
Of equivalent relevance to demand management is recommendation Item 15 of the WSAG to develop an intelligent water supply network.
Council has subsequently given consideration to grouping component initiatives based on similarity of action to enable clearer implementation. The following table of summary groupings illustrates the relationship with the demand management parts nominated by the WSAG.
CWSS grouping WSAG Part A
WSAG Part B
WSAG Part C
WSAG Part D
WSAG IWN
Regulatory and Council Initiatives
Intelligent water networks
Water education programs
Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
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A brief description of each grouping and initiative is provided below, including the actions required by Council, the actions required by the customer, and the estimated water saving benefit. The cost to Council of each action and the direct cost to the customer to complete each initiative and action is summarised in subsequent sections of this report. Collectively, this provides the benefits to Council and the impacts to customers.
5.1 Regulatory and Council initiatives
This group of actions relate to initiatives that are imposed by government regulations or as an initiative of Council. The group includes the following initiatives:
Water efficiency labelling and standards
Water efficient appliances for new residential developments
Water efficient appliances for new non-residential developments
System leakage management
Recycled water schemes
5.1.1 Water efficiency labelling and standards
Description Estimated water saving
The labelling of various appliances with their water use and star rating regarding their water use efficiency is a federal government program, which has no cost to Council, whilst it yields reasonable benefits. This program is already in operation and has been included in the forecasts for completeness.
218 ML/a (3.8 L/c/d)
Council actions
None
Customer actions
None
5.1.2 Water efficient appliances for new residential developments
Description Estimated water saving
Since 1 March 2009, the Queensland Development Code’s water conservation requirements (QDC Mandatory 4.1 Section 9) apply statewide to new houses, townhouses and units in areas serviced by a water service provider.
The QDC requires the following star rating for fixtures:
Toilets - minimum 4-star WELS rated
Tapware - minimum 3-star WELS rated
Showerheads - minimum 3-star WELS rated.
All of the above fixtures can be purchased with higher star ratings. Council can require the use of higher star rating fixtures in areas under its jurisdiction.
1024 ML/a (17.7 L/c/d)
Council actions
Create new local law requiring installation of water efficient fixtures and appliances for new residential development, with a minimum 4-star WELS rated.
Liaise with plumbing suppliers to ensure that only fittings, fixtures and appliances with the minimum star efficiency are stocked.
Liaise with licenced plumbers and certifiers to ensure that only fittings, fixtures and appliances with the minimum star efficiency are installed.
Customer actions
Procure fittings, fixtures and appliances with the minimum star efficiency.
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5.1.3 Water efficient appliances for new non-residential developments
Description Estimated water saving
Similar to the residential program (Item 5.1.2), Council can require new non-residential development to install water efficient showerheads, urinals, toilets, tapware and appliances with a minimum of 4-star efficiency required.
17 ML/a (0.3 L/c/d)
Council actions
As for Item 5.1.2
Customer actions
As for Item 5.1.2
5.1.4 System leakage management plan
Description Estimated water saving
Council is continuing to implement the current system leakage management plan (SLMP). The plan includes leak identification through active leak detection sweeps using acoustic equipment, and the subsequent rectification of the identified leaks.
These sweeps are typically undertaken by an external contractor, with repair and rectification of any leaks carried out by Council.
Water pressure reduction in DMAs is discussed separately in Section 5.2.4.
485 ML/a (8.4 L/c/d)
Council actions
Review actions and results from existing plan, including optimising and rationalising existing district metered areas (DMAs), and reviewing the accuracy of the bulk water meters and DMA meters.
Consider any new leak detection technologies.
Identify areas most likely to produce the best outcomes.
Update and implement the SLMP outcomes, including any additional DMAs.
Customer actions
None
5.1.5 Recycled water schemes
Description Estimated water saving
Council has existing recycled water schemes supplying various areas of Cairns for outdoor irrigation use. These schemes have potential for expansion to supply additional customers where recycled water is fit for use as a substitute for potable water.
The savings will be determined on an individual basis when the feasibility of each opportunity is considered as part of a business case assessment.
Council actions
Manage feasibility studies that:
assess the recycled water use options and schemes available
the feasibility of systems
analyse the costs and benefits
develop a preliminary business case
Customer actions
None
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5.2 Intelligent water network
This group of actions relates to developing an intelligent water supply and distribution network involving implementation of smart grid technologies and smart meters to provide real-time water consumption data with consequential operational benefits and water savings. This group of actions includes the following initiatives:
IWN monitoring
Smart water meters and advanced water metering infrastructure
Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings
Water system pressure reduction
Streamlined data & billing management
Whilst separately documented, several of the above initiatives are contingent on and benefit from the implementation of other initiatives. For example, IWN monitoring produces greater outcomes when there are more DMAs, which are part of water system pressure management. Similarly, system leakage management is much better if IWN monitoring is implemented. The costs and savings have been developed for each initiative assuming that the other initiatives will be implemented. In summary, whilst many initiatives are separately documented in Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, to achieve the outcomes they need to be implemented in a coordinated manner. If they are not implemented in a coordinated manner, the benefits will be less and the costs may be higher.
5.2.1 Intelligent water network monitoring
Description Estimated water saving
IWN monitoring gathers various forms of data from the network, analyses and interprets this data and identifies areas that are not operating as expected.
Dependant on existing system status, and will be estimated as part of the investigation as part of Council actions below.
Council actions
Manage a feasibility study that:
assesses the IWN systems available
the current state of Council information sources, systems and procedures, including the quality of the data gathered
the capability and maturity of the existing network monitoring
the feasibility of systems
proposes implementation and improvement options
analyses the costs and benefits
develops a preliminary business case
Customer actions
None
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5.2.2 Smart water meters and advanced water metering infrastructure
Description Estimated water saving
Smart water meters automatically provide water-use information more frequently than manually-read meters and transfer this information remotely.
Not specifically quantified, as it provides information to facilitate water use behaviour modification.
Council actions
Manage an investigation that:
assesses the smart meters available
the current state of Council information sources, systems and procedures
the feasibility of these systems
proposes implementation and improvement options
analyses the costs and benefits
develops a preliminary business case
Customer actions
None
5.2.3 Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings
Description Estimated water saving
From 1 January 2008, the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code requires mandatory installation of sub-meters in all new multi-unit developments and some non-residential premises. This does not apply to the retrofit of existing buildings, only new buildings.
This program is already in operation and has been included in the forecasts for completeness.
This metering and individual billing within new multi-family dwelling complexes will provide a price signal to the user to improve water conservation.
52 ML/a (0.9 L/c/d)
Council actions
Adopt Council policy to support enforcement
Customer actions
None yet are better-informed by directly receiving bills with meter read data.
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5.2.4 Water system pressure reduction and monitoring
Description Estimated water saving
This initiative is aimed primarily at reducing system water leakage and bursts, whilst it has a minor impact on customer consumption, through time operated water fixtures (taps and showers).
Cairns’ network has various DMAs, several of which have pressure-reducing valves at the supply point. Additional DMAs could be developed.
New and existing DMAs would benefit from the installation of valves to reduce the high operating pressure in these zones.
78 ML/a (1.3 L/c/d)
Council actions
Review outcomes of previous water system pressure reduction works.
Implement an updated pressure management plan.
Customer actions
None.
5.2.5 Streamlined data and billing management
Description Estimated water saving
Revising and streamlining the management of data including water consumptions data and providing more extensive billing information to the user, thereby demonstrating a more direct link between consumption and cost.
Not yet assessed.
Council actions
Review existing data and billing systems.
Confirm new outcomes, modify procedures and bills to achieve new vision.
Customer actions
Utilise the provided information to encourage modification of water use behaviour.
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5.3 Water education programs
This group of actions includes the following initiatives:
Community education programs
School water efficiency program
Rainwater tank information
5.3.1 Community education programs
Description Estimated water saving
Council has a community education program which encourages wise water use. This includes the provision of information to customers through printed bill flyers, web sites and community events.
The education program sets the key water use message and underpins all other programs and is a fundamental component of any DMS.
The program is required to be updated to be consistent with the new CWSS and re-energise the water conservation efforts of the community.
248 ML/a (4.3 L/c/d)
Council actions
Revise the existing community education program.
Customer actions
Receive information and modify water use behaviours.
5.3.2 School water efficiency program
Description Estimated water saving
Educating the future users of water is a powerful tool in reducing future water demand. Council could facilitate a program where a trained water auditor visits schools and provides a report on options for reducing water use. Council pays for the initial auditor visit and the school pays for any retrofit actions.
The program can involve students as part of the auditing activities. It produces water use behaviour impacts, which are carried home to further support community education.
In addition high frequency use fixtures and appliances at school will use less water when replaced with higher star rated devices.
The program could be initially run as a pilot for one or two large schools, with the response used to modify future implementation.
56 ML/a (1.0 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material to identify the water saving opportunities associated with schools, which would demonstrate prudent water use.
Collaborate with school authorities to identify an appropriate activity and arrange the presentation.
The activity could include students calculating of the economic benefit to the school from changes to fixtures, fittings and water use behaviour, which should encourage the Department of Education to fund the retrofits
Customer actions
School (Department of Education) to implement activity and manage retrofit.
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5.3.3 Rainwater tank information
Description Estimated water saving
Provide information to potential implementers of rainwater tanks to allow them to decide if installing a rainwater tank meets their individual values.
This information would be available from Council and would include the likely water yield, and how to install and maintain rainwater harvesting systems in the Cairns area. It may also include information on local suppliers.
17 ML/a (0.3 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material to assist customers regarding the appropriate use of rainwater, and the required equipment and maintenance to facilitate their informed decision-making regarding their purchase and implementation of a rainwater tank.
Customer actions
Receive information when sought, and decide whether they wish to install and operate a rainwater harvesting system.
5.4 Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
This group of actions includes the following initiatives:
Large water users audit and retrofit program
Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit program
Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’ fixtures retrofit
Commercial cooling tower tune-up
Waterless urinal retrofit
Residential retrofit program
5.4.1 Large water users audit and retrofit program
Description Estimated water saving
Improving the water use efficiency of large users even a small amount can result in large savings.
Large water users throughout the service area are provided with a Council-facilitated water audit and assessment. This provides information for the user to document a business case to improve their water use efficiency.
The customer pays for the cost of their own retrofits. This similar to and an extension of the BWEP program.
548 ML/a (9.5 L/c/d)
Council actions
Interact with identified large water users to complete an audit confirming inefficient water uses.
Identify more efficient appliances or procedures.
Demonstrate the economic value to the client and strongly encourage them to implement the recommended retrofit.
Customer actions
Receive information, prepare business case and manage water use improvements and retrofit where relevant.
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5.4.2 Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit program
Description Estimated water saving
Notwithstanding the improvements in water efficiency use in tourist accommodation, there is still opportunity to make additional water use savings.
To realise these, a Council facilitated program where a trained water auditor visits a tourist accommodation facility and provides advice on options for reducing water use, can be completed. Council pays for the initial auditor visit and the customer pays for the retrofit.
Similar to the large water users audit, except that it will target medium and small tourist operations.
148 ML/a (2.6 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material and content to assist tourist accommodation venues to educate their clients with regard to wise water use.
Customer actions
Receive information and audit outcomes, and arrange the improvements based on the cost positive outcome.
5.4.3 Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’ fixtures retrofit
Description Estimated water saving
Commercial kitchens can use a large amount of water, particularly during the rinsing procedures.
The retrofitting of fine spray and water efficient nozzles can reduce water use and water heating costs.
By developing specific information and specific targeting of this information, Council can facilitate and encourage the retrofitting of fixtures and fittings.
22 ML/a (0.4 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material, which identifies inefficient kitchen or commercial water use practices.
Interacts with the operators to confirm inefficient water use.
Identifies more efficient fixtures and fittings or procedures.
Demonstrates the economic value to the client and strongly encourage them to implement the recommended retrofit.
Council utilises its databases to identify relevant businesses for receipt of this information.
Council acknowledges businesses that complete the retrofit.
Customer actions
Receive information and arrange the improvements based on the cost positive outcome.
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5.4.4 Commercial cooling tower tune-up
Description Estimated water saving
Cooling towers can use a lot of water in their operation, particularly if they continuously exchange some process water with potable water as part of a continuous dilution process.
Council would provide a free audit service to property owners who operate a cooling tower. The audit provides outcomes and information on improving the water efficiency of the cooling towers and the potential for the operators to save money and act responsibly and more sustainably.
The program could initially be run as a pilot program.
65 ML/a (1.1 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material and audit report format, which illustrate the water saving opportunities associated with improved operational procedures associated with cooling towers.
Undertake or arrange completion of the audits and then follow up the clients to strongly encourage the building managers to implement tune-ups.
Customer actions
Receive audit outcomes.
Arrange the improvements based on the cost positive outcome.
5.4.5 Waterless urinal retrofit
Description Estimated water saving
Council facilitates the retrofitting of waterless urinals in businesses. Council could identify preferred suppliers to assist the retrofitting.
5 ML/a (0.1 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop publication material, which identifies the water saving opportunities associated with waterless urinals.
Demonstrate the economic value to the client and strongly encourage them to implement the recommended retrofit.
Council utilises its databases to identify relevant businesses for receipt of this information.
Council acknowledges businesses that complete the retrofit.
Customer actions
Receive information and arrange the retrofit.
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5.4.6 Residential retrofit program
Description Estimated water saving
The Queensland Development Code Mandatory Part 4.1 – Sustainable buildings guideline only requires the inclusion of efficient WELS rated fixtures and fittings in existing residential dwellings if an extension or renovation requires building and plumbing approval.
The penetration of water efficient fittings and fixtures in the residential sector can be increased by undertaking a residential retrofit program to dwellings that would otherwise not be using water efficient fittings and fixtures.
This program would be a Council-facilitated program where a plumber visits residences and installs low-flow showerheads, places flow regulators in suitable taps and repairs any leaking taps. A subsidised co-payment is provided by the customer.
Similar programs have been implemented in South East Queensland.
43 ML/a (0.7 L/c/d)
Council actions
Develop and implement the program.
Council should review outcomes from the experiences of previous programs in other jurisdictions to inform decisions about any potential co-contributions or subsidies to improve uptake, or limit the number and cost of retrofits.
Customer actions
Receive audit outcomes and arrange the improvements based on the cost positive outcome.
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6. Implementation
6.1 Communications & marketing
The DMS includes many actions that require the modification of water use behaviour to reduce demand. Establishing a commitment by the community to take positive action to conserve water is critical to the long term success of the program of actions. Behavioural modification will only be achieved if it is accompanied with a cohesive communications strategy.
In the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland, this can be a challenging task. Residents and visitors to the region are not faced with images of almost dry dams and parched earth like they are, at times, in the more temperate regions of Australia. The reasons for saving water in the tropics are not necessarily obvious. As such, water conservation messages and information must be designed to relate to local conditions, and be understood and accepted by the local community and visitors alike.
The communications and marketing strategy for the CWSS includes the communications and community engagement plan for the DMS project, and is documented separately. It builds from Council’s process of involving and collaborating with stakeholders of the WSAG during development of the CWSS and is aimed at the broader community. The communications and marketing strategy for the CWSS will:
Deliver effective and integrated communications and resources that build the cultural change capacity of people to move towards more sustainable behaviour and better understand the drivers relating to the CWSS, in particular the DMS.
Market and distribute material and carry out activities to keep the broader community appropriately informed of Council’s CWSS.
Increasing target group awareness and use of water supplies and services, including catchments, storage, treatment and delivery.
6.2 Schedule of actions
Across the DMS program of works, the projects and related actions have been arranged
into the following timescales:
Imminent commence within 1 year
Short term commence within 2 years
Medium term commence after 2 years
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Action Imminent Short term
Medium term
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 – 2025/26
Regulatory and Council initiatives
Water efficiency labelling and standards
Water efficient appliances for new residential developments
* * *
Water efficient appliances for new non-residential developments
* * *
System leakage management plan
Recycled water schemes * * *
Intelligent water networks
IWN monitoring * * *
Smart water meters and advanced water metering infrastructure
* * *
Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings * * *
Water system pressure reduction * * *
Streamlined data & billing management * *
Water education programs
Community education programs
School water efficiency program * * *
Rainwater tank information
Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
Large water users audit and retrofit program
Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit program
Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’ fixtures retrofit
Commercial cooling tower tune-up
Waterless urinal retrofit
Residential retrofit program *
Note: * Indicates implementation of the initiative is subject to further Council
endorsement.
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6.3 Cost
The estimated cost to Council of implementation and the direct cost to customer for the activities are indicated in Table 1.
6.4 Cumulative water savings
The cumulative water savings estimated to result from the implementation of the DMS activities are indicated in Table 2.
6.5 Council decision making
Council will be engaged at key decision points throughout implementation of the DMS program. There are a number of project elements that have the potential for significant public interest and Council will be briefed on all major aspects of the works prior to them being more broadly communicated to the public.
In addition, monthly status reports will be prepared and included in the CWSS Progress Report. These regular updates will provide opportunities to assess the progress and direction of the DMS, provide feedback and intervene if deemed appropriate.
Financial approvals will follow the delegated authority levels adopted for other capital works. While there is potential for a major contract within the DMS that will require full Council approval to award, there is also a large amount of work for which approval by delegated authority will be appropriate.
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Table 1: Estimated cost to Council of implementation and the direct cost to customer for the activities
Activity
Cost $’000
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23 to
2025/26
Direct cost to
customer
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
On going
Water efficiency labelling and standards 0 0
Water efficient appliances for new residential
developments 29 0 0
Water efficient appliances for new non-
residential developments 29 0 0
System leakage management 165 165 165 0
Recycled water schemes
Intelligent water network monitoring 60 TBD 0
Smart water meters and advanced water
metering infrastructure 40 TBD
Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings 0 0
Water system pressure reduction 30 14 14 14 14 14 0
Streamlined data & billing management 0 40 0
Community education programs TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0
School water efficiency program 44 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 0
Rainwater tank information 32 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Large water users audit and retrofit program 44 29 29 29 29 29 50 to 430
Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit
program 29 29 29 29 29 29 10
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Activity
Cost $’000
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23 to
2025/26
Direct cost to
customer
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
Set up
On going
On going
Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’ fixtures retrofit 29 29 29 29 29 29 5
Commercial cooling tower tune-up 29 29 29 29 29 29 8
Waterless urinal retrofit 29 29 29 29 29 29 1
Residential retrofit program 313 60 60 60 60 60 0.02 to 0.100
Sub total 188 179 88 266 148 385 353 280
Total 367 354 533 633 280 280 237 121
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Table 2: Cumulative water savings estimated to result from the implementation of the DMS activities
Initiative
Estimated water saving by year (ML)
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/34 2024/25 2025/26
Water efficiency labelling and
standards
22 44 87 131 174 218 218 218 218 218 218
Water efficient appliances for new
residential developments
102 205 307 410 512 614 717 819 922 1024
Water efficient appliances for new non-
residential developments
2 3 5 7 9 10 12 14 15 17
System leakage management 97 194 291 388 485 485 485 485 485 485
Recycled water schemes
Intelligent water network monitoring
Smart water meters and advanced
water metering infrastructure
Sub-metering of new multi-family
dwellings
5 15 26 36 47 52 52 52 52 52 52
Water system pressure reduction 16 31 47 62 78 78 78 78 78 78
Streamlined data & billing
management
Community education programs 50 99 149 198 248 248 248 248 248 248
School water efficiency program 11 22 34 45 56 56 56 56 56 56
Rainwater tank information 3 7 10 14 17 17 17 17 17
Large water users audit and retrofit
program
55 110 164 219 274 329 384 438 493 548
Tourist accommodation water
efficiency retrofit program
30 59 89 118 148 148 148 148 148
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Initiative
Estimated water saving by year (ML)
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/34 2024/25 2025/26
Commercial kitchen ‘smart rinse’
fixtures retrofit
4 9 13 18 22 22 22 22 22
Commercial cooling tower tune-up 13 26 39 52 65 65 65 65 65
Waterless urinal retrofit 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5
Residential retrofit program 9 17 26 34 43 43 43 43
Total 446 893 1,339 1,785 2,232 2,390 2,549 2,708 2,867 3,026
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7. Resource requirements
7.1 Team structure
The DMS is part of the CWSS project, and as such it is proposed that DMS is a separate program. The team structure is as follows:
7.2 Portfolios
The project managers will be responsible for portfolios consisting of the various demand management actions, as identified by the table below. The portfolios Project Manager - Intelligent Networks and Project Manager – Customers are substantive, particularly in the initial years, and indicate the need for specific resources. Both are temporary full time positions that will likely be filled by external to Council’s existing staff. Project Manager - Systems is likely a part-time role to be completed by existing Council staff.
Program Manager - Demand Management
Project Manager - Intelligent Water
Networks
Project Manager - Systems
Project Manager - Customers
Marketing and Communications
Coordinator
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Initiative Project Manager – Intelligent
Water Networks
Project Manager –
System
Project Manager – Customers
Regulatory and Council initiatives
Water efficiency labelling and standards
Water efficient appliances for new residential developments
Water efficient appliances for new non-residential developments
System leakage management plan
Recycled water schemes
Intelligent water networks
IWN monitoring
Smart water meters and advanced water metering infrastructure
Sub-metering of new multi-family dwellings
Water system pressure reduction
Streamlined data & billing management
Water education programs
Community education programs
School water efficiency program
Rainwater tank information
Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
Large water users audit and retrofit program
Tourist accommodation water efficiency retrofit program
Commercial kitchen ‘Smart Rinse’ fixtures retrofit
Commercial cooling tower tune-up
Waterless urinal retrofit
Residential retrofit program
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8. Measurable indicators and review
8.1 Key indicators
Many of the actions and initiatives require the update or completion of plans, programs or the enactment of Council initiatives, such as by local laws. These include school and community education programs, water efficient appliances for new developments, and implementing SLMPs. The status is either completed or not completed.
Specific actions that have variable performance measures include the IWN project components, and the water efficiency upgrade and retrofit programs. These high-importance actions with variable outcomes will be measured as shown in the table below.
Action Activity Measurement
Large water users audit and retrofit program
Project planning completed
% large users audited
% large users retrofitted
Y/N
%
%
IWN monitoring Pilot completed
Amount water saved
Total costs saving
Net cost saving
Y/N
ML
$
$
Ultimately, the measure of success of the DMS is achieving the reduction in use per day per capita. The target profile is indicated in the following table.
Year 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26
Total per
capita (L/c/d)
418 412 405 398 392 386 383 381 380 378 377
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8.2 Review and status monitoring
The DMS is a live document, with activities implemented over multi-year timeframes.
The progress of the DMS will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the required
outcomes are being achieved.
As the first issue of the DMS document, the content of this section is limited mainly to future actions. However, once the DMS is progressing and the document is revised, this section will summarise the following:
Completed actions / progress since last review
Performance against plan (schedule)
Significant changes since last review
Identified upcoming issues
Significant risks
Timing of the next revision
8.3 Next revision
The next revision of the DMS document will be issued no later than July 2016, unless otherwise requested by Council.
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9. Conclusion
The DMS is a key component of the CWSS in that the reduction in the total demand for
potable water is a key initial step in achieving the balance between demand and supply.
The DMS documents initiatives that are planned for implementation that addresses both
residential and non-residential uses through focussed actions. The actions and
initiatives encompass the specific parts and components recommended by the WSAG.
The initiatives are grouped into the following categories based on similarity of action:
Regulatory and Council initiatives
Intelligent water networks
Water education programs
Water efficiency upgrades and retrofits
The implementation of the initiatives and actions are planned over a 10-year period with the majority of activity in the initial one to two years to complete discrete projects and establish ongoing programs of works. The cumulative water saving benefit resulting from implementation of the DMS over the timeframe is estimated to generate a diminishing total use per capita:
Year 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26
Total per
capita (L/c/d)
418 412 405 398 392 386 383 381 380 378 377
Successful implementation of the DMS will be supported by the communications and
marketing strategy being developed for the CWSS. The related aim of the
communications and marketing strategy is to build the cultural change capacity of
people to modify their behaviour to reduce demand. It will also require appropriate staff
resourcing, likely to involve temporary dedicated project managers and team members,
for at least the establishment period over the initial one to two years.
The DMS is consistent with the relevant recommendations of the final report of the
WSAG that Council has adopted as the CWSS. It is also consistent with the key water
supply planning principles adopted by the WSAG.